Trend: Hollywood Regency
-- Home Accents Today, 4/1/2008
Dating back to the '30s and continuing well through mid-century, Regency style epitomized the glamour and glitz of the early Hollywood era. Mixing and matching multiple styles, the look represented the beginnings of modern eclecticism in full-blown theatrical fashion. Today, the Regency revival is no less fresh and relevant and incorporates hallmarks like bold color schemes, luxury, lacquer, Deco, neoclassic elements, clean lines, chinoiserie, mirrors, bamboo and even a dollop of rococo. Moreover, it's a lavish ode to the luxurious lifestyle, and a highly aspirational one at that. — Tracy Bulla
Sterling's Ansel Twist lamp swirls glossy lacquer around the base, complemented by a contrasting shade ($125).
From Global Views, grouped octagonal mirrors create pure drama on the wall.
Chelsea House's elegant wood cocktail table possesses restrained, clean lines with just a hint of gilt.
Gold detailing traces stylized motifs on Belle Meade Signature's Asian-inspired buffet, giving a Regency slant with optimal ornamentation.
Art Deco-inspired imagery makes a bold statement in the New Zealand wool and viscose silk rug from The Rug Market, part of the newly introduced Walt Disney Signature Collection ($875, 5x8).
Overblown, painterly florals lend a glamorous vibe to Thief River Linen's Chloe bed ensemble, decked out in lavish, sumptuously sheened materials ($1,600, queen).
Mirror Inspired by the designs of Parisian Serge Roche, the Palmier console and mirror from Currey & Company evokes stylized palm leaves in ultra-sophisticated, '30s-era Baroque showpieces ($1,400, table; $1,090 mirror).
TLS by Design's leather stool replicates a Greek key motif with neoclassic panache by virtue of patterned feet and nailhead trim ($495).
Vibrantly hued peonies bestow natural ornamentation in luxurious profusion from New Growth Designs ($370).
Tufted and overscale, Barclay Butera Home's plush velvet Regency chair satisfies both masculine and feminine fancies with its winged club chair design ($4,520).
